Young people across the Eastern Caribbean are eager to pursue careers in the green and circular economy, but a lack of information, training and accessible opportunities is preventing many from doing so, according to a new UNICEF-commissioned study.

The findings came as World Environment Day was observed on Friday, from a survey conducted last year among young people in Barbados, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica and Saint Lucia were presented at the UN House.

The study, Young People’s Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Climate Change and Green and Circular Economies in the Eastern Caribbean, found that while many young people are aware of climate change and eager to be part of the solution, significant barriers remain, particularly in accessing information, training and employment opportunities.